Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 23 May 2013
96. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection the options available in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare whose landlord has not reduced the rent in accordance with the request from her Department and who is unable to obtain a lower costing rental accommodation due to housing scarcity in the area; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [24983/13]
View answerThe person concerned has been notified that her rent supplement payment will cease on 31/05/2013. It is open to the person concerned to appeal this decision to the Social Welfare Appeals Office. In addition, the person concerned may submit a fresh application should her circumstances change, if the rent on her present accommodation is reduced or if she moves to alternative accommodation within the defined rent limits for her family composition.
